Social media engagement can go a long way in correcting some of the agricultural misinformation out there and help cast the industry in a better light. The influence that social…
Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
…planning on eating your eggs but instead want to incubate them. Candling eggs is simple – all you need is a bright source of light in the darkroom. A final…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…prices, particularly in light of the recently signed U.S./China trade agreement. Trade also will play a significant role in beef and cattle markets, according to CattleFax Vice President of Industry…
Protein-Rich Snack to Grow in Your Garden
…in Your Garden Although the peanut is native to South America, it can be grown in several different climates. In fact, versatile peanut plants can withstand light autumn frosts and…
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
…the plants are in dormancy, they don’t need light for photosynthesis, but you do need to check to make sure the soil doesn’t become too dry. At the same time,…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
…in a container, keep the plants in bright filtered light, and keep them moist. A cool room will be less stressful for the plants than a hot window. Another great…
Caring for Tomatoes When Seeds Turn to Leaves
…be used once a week. Dilute it to half the label recommended dose. Light is critical now. Keep your tomato seedlings close to your grow lights and rotate the plants…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…the 2017 Almond Conference, making it the largest crowd in Conference history Courtesy Almond Board of California One consistent highlight of each year’s conference is the State of the Industry…
Brewer, MJDOA Partnership Sparks ‘light bulb’ Moment
‘My Beer Depends on Ag’ can from Full Circle Brewing and My Job Depends on Ag. A Central Valley brewer saw an opportunity to help spark a ‘light bulb’ moment…
Best Indoor Trees to Connect to the Outdoors
…light and water needs. Make sure you check out what they need before you decide where to put them. You can supplement sunlight with a grow light if you don’t…
Things to Know About Growing Christmas Cactus
…Cactus Christmas cacti are native to humid, jungle-type woodlands, and often grow attached to a tree. This means that they do best in a semi-shade position, out of direct light….
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
…has typically been the industry that experiences the most fatalities on an annual basis. In light of agriculture supplanting construction as the most dangerous industry in California, farmers would be…
Bedroom Plants That Can Bring Sweet Dreams
…enjoy its soothing scent if you can satisfy this herb’s near insatiable hunger for light. Generally this requires a sunny, south-facing window. The Philodendron plant can’t clean the air of…
New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest
…invest in, such as lighting, clothing, and methods for measuring light. “Employers now have to be able to read light. Just like with the heat standard, we have to have…